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3 Configuration Utility
The Configuration Utility is a powerful application that helps you configure the HWU54DMA and
monitor the link status and statistics of your wireless connection.
Each time you insert the Hawking Hi-Gain card the Hawking Wireless Utility should
automatically load. In the case that it doesn’t you may manually load the Utility by
using “FINDER” to view your “APPLICATIONS” folder and selecting the Hawking
Wireless Utility Icon displayed on the left.
3.1 Site
Survey
When you open the Configuration Utility, the system will scan all wireless channels to find all access
points/stations within the accessible range of your card and automatically connect to the wireless
device with the highest signal strength. When using the “Site Survey” option, all nearby networks will be
listed. You can change your connection to another network or you may add one of the networks to your
own profile list.
Parameter Description
AP List
This list shows all available wireless networks within range of your
card. It also displays the information of the networks including the
SSID, BSSID, Signal Strength, Channel, Encryption,
Authentication and Network Type. If you want to connect to any
networks on the list, double-click the item on the list, and the card
will automatically connect to the selected network.
Rescan Button
Click “Rescan” button to collect the information of all the wireless
networks nearby.
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